Topic: Infrastructure: Energy.
Q6. How can a circular economy framework transform vehicle scrappage from a waste-management challenge into a resource-management opportunity? Analyse the constraints in the Indian context. What measures can be taken to strengthen sustainable vehicle recycling and resource recovery? (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question
The growing implementation of the Vehicle Scrappage Policy and increasing focus on circular economy practices have brought attention to sustainable management of end-of-life vehicles and resource recovery.
Key Demand of the question
The question requires examining how a circular economy can convert vehicle scrappage into a resource-management opportunity, analysing the constraints in India, and suggesting measures to strengthen sustainable recycling and material recovery.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly define the circular economy and link it to the management of end-of-life vehicles in the context of sustainable mobility and resource efficiency.
Body
- Circular economy and vehicle scrappage: Explain how vehicle scrappage can contribute to resource recovery, pollution reduction and green economic growth.
- Constraints in the Indian context: Discuss institutional, technological, economic and regulatory challenges affecting efficient vehicle recycling.
- Measures to strengthen recycling and resource recovery: Suggest policy, infrastructure, technological and governance interventions for a robust recycling ecosystem.
Conclusion
Highlight the need to integrate vehicle scrappage with circular economy principles to advance resource security, environmental sustainability and green industrial development.
